HUHTAMÄKI OYJ PRESS RELEASE 8.7.2025 AT 9:00 EEST Huhtamäki Oyj will publish its 2025 Half-yearly Report on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at approximately 8:30 (EEST). The release and related results presentation material will be available after publishing at www.huhtamaki.com/investors/. Huhtamaki will arrange a combined audiocast and teleconference on the same day at 9:30 EEST. Huhtamaki’s CEO & President Ralf K. Wunderlich and CFO Thomas Geust will present the results, followed by a Q&A session. The event wil ...

HUHTAMÄKI OYJ PRESS RELEASE 30.6.2025 AT 10:45 EEST Composition of Huhtamaki’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board The following composition of Huhtamäki Oyj’s Shareholders’ Nomination Board has been confirmed: Susanna Pettersson (Chair), appointed by The Finnish Cultural FoundationMarkus Aho, appointed by Varma Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyEsko Torsti, appointed by Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyJonna Ryhänen, appointed by Elo Mutual Pension Insurance CompanyPekka Vauramo (Expert member), Chair of ...

Company to Exit Molded Fiber Business; Additional Facility Changes PlannedMEMPHIS, Tenn., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging, today announced a series of strategic changes to strengthen its North American operations and better serve customers.As part of this initiative, the company will: Exit the molded fiber business and convert the Reno, Nev. facility to support its packaging business Close its packaging facility in Marion, Ohio ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Paper (NYSE: IP) will release second-quarter earnings on July 31, 2025, before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.The company will host a webcast to discuss earnings and current market conditions, beginning at 10 a.m. ET (9 a.m. CT). All interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast via the company's website by clicking on the Investors tab and going to the Events & Presentations page at https://www.internationalpaper.com/investor ...

Johan Rabe, Executive Vice President, Digitalization and Process Performance, and a member of the Huhtamaki Global Executive Team, has decided to leave Huhtamaki to pursue other career opportunities. Johan will continue with Huhtamaki to help ensure a smooth transition by the end of this year. His successor will be announced in due course. HUHTAMÄKI OYJ STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 18.6.2025 AT 15:00 (EEST) Change in Huhtamaki's Global Executive Team Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging ...

Core Insights - International Paper (IP) is planning to develop a new sustainable packaging facility in Salt Lake City, UT, as part of its strategy to expand its manufacturing footprint in the U.S. [1][9] - The new facility will utilize advanced technology to provide innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to customers in the western U.S. [2][9] - IP has recently initiated construction on a state-of-the-art sustainable packaging plant in Waterloo, IA, which is expected to be a key component of its North American operations [3][4] Facility Developments - The Waterloo plant is set to be the largest greenfield box plant for IP and will primarily serve the protein segment, focusing on high-quality sustainable packaging [4] - Operations at the Waterloo facility are anticipated to commence in late 2026 [4] Market Positioning - Following the acquisition of DS Smith in January 2025, IP has positioned itself as a global leader in sustainable packaging, enhancing its portfolio and geographic presence [5] - The Total Addressable Market (TAM) for North America is approximately $50 billion, while EMEA's TAM is around $40 billion, both with a long-term growth rate of 3-4% [6] Growth Drivers - IP aims to exceed market growth by leveraging trends such as the rise of e-commerce, increasing demand for sustainable packaging, and the transition from plastic to paper-based alternatives [7] - There is a growing need for cost-effective and reliable fresh food packaging, as well as innovative retail-ready packaging solutions, which are expected to support long-term growth [7] Stock Performance - Over the past year, IP's stock has declined by 12.1%, compared to a 10.8% decline in the industry [8]

Group 1 - Huhtamaki has appointed Axel Glade as President of the Flexible Packaging segment, effective July 1, 2025, earlier than previously announced [1] - Axel Glade will report to Ralf K. Wunderlich, the President & CEO, and will be based in Espoo, Finland [1] - Glade joins Huhtamaki from Constantia Flexibles, where he served as Executive Vice President of the Film Division [1] Group 2 - The Global Executive Team will include Ralf K. Wunderlich (Chair), Fredrik Davidsson, Sara Engber, Thomas Geust, Axel Glade, Ann O'Hara, Sami Pauni, Johan Rabe, Ingolf Thom, and Changsheng Wu [2] - Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, focusing on hygiene, safety, accessibility, affordability, and food waste prevention [3] - The company has over 100 years of history, operates in 36 countries with around 18,000 professionals, and reported net sales of EUR 4.1 billion in 2024 [4]

Core Viewpoint - International Paper is consolidating its operations in the Rio Grande Valley to enhance customer service and maintain a competitive cost structure, which is part of its strategic growth initiative [1][2]. Group 1: Operational Changes - The company will convert its Edinburg, Texas sheet plant into a warehouse and invest in its McAllen, Texas facility to increase capabilities [1]. - Operations in Reynosa, Mexico will be shifted to a new, modern facility currently under construction, while the box and sheet plants in Edinburg will be closed [1][2]. Group 2: Employee Impact - The company aims to minimize the impact on affected employees through natural attrition, retirements, and open positions at other facilities, including McAllen [3]. Group 3: Company Overview - International Paper is a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, with over 65,000 employees and operations in more than 30 countries [4]. - The company reported net sales of $18.6 billion for 2024 and acquired DS Smith in 2025, strengthening its position in the North American and EMEA regions [4].

Core Viewpoint - S&P Global Ratings upgraded Huhtamaki Oyj's long-term issuer credit rating to BBB- with a stable outlook, indicating the company's credit rating is now considered investment grade [1]. Financial Position - Huhtamaki has a solid financial position, with a net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.0 at the end of March 2025, which is at the lower end of the target range of 2-3x [2]. Company Overview - Huhtamaki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, with over 100 years of history and a strong Nordic heritage. The company operates in 36 countries with around 18,000 professionals across 102 locations [3]. - In 2024, Huhtamaki's net sales totaled EUR 4.1 billion, and the company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki with its head office located in Espoo, Finland [3].

Core Viewpoint - International Paper Company (IP) reported mixed financial results for Q1 2025, with adjusted earnings per share of 23 cents, missing the consensus estimate of 35 cents, but showing a 35% year-over-year improvement driven by the acquisition of DS Smith and price increases [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company posted a net loss per share of 24 cents from continuing operations, impacted by one-time costs related to the DS Smith acquisition and other adjustments, compared to earnings of 16 cents in the same quarter last year [2]. - Net sales reached $5.9 billion, a 27.8% increase from the previous year, but fell short of the consensus estimate of $6.6 billion [3]. - Gross profit increased by 37.4% year over year to $1.64 billion, with a gross margin of 27.8%, up from 25.9% in the prior year [3]. - Selling and administrative costs rose 48% to $530 million, while adjusted operating profit surged 65.6% to $101 million compared to $61 million in Q1 2024 [4]. Segment Performance - **Packaging Solutions North America**: Sales were $3.7 billion, up 6.2% year over year, but operating profit fell 26% to $142 million [6]. - **Packaging Solutions EMEA**: Sales increased to $1.55 billion from $0.35 billion, with operating profit soaring 91.7% to $46 million [7]. - **Global Cellulose Fibers**: Sales declined 8.7% to $643 million, but the segment reported an operating profit of $17 million, recovering from a loss of $47 million in the previous year [8]. Cash and Debt Position - Cash and temporary investments totaled $1.16 billion at the end of Q1 2025, slightly down from $1.17 billion at the end of 2024 [9]. - Long-term debt increased to $9.18 billion from $5.37 billion at the end of 2024, with cash used in operating activities amounting to $288 million in Q1 2025, compared to a cash inflow of $395 million in Q1 2024 [9]. Future Expectations - The company targets sales of $27 billion for 2025, reflecting a 45% increase from $18.6 billion in 2024, driven by the DS Smith acquisition [10]. - Projected sales for North American Packaging Solutions are $15.5 billion, while EMEA Packaging Solutions are expected to reach $9 billion [11]. - The Global Cellulose Fibers segment is anticipated to contribute $2.5 billion to sales [11]. - Adjusted total EBITDA is forecasted to be between $3.5 billion and $4 billion for 2025, up from $1.99 billion in 2024 [12]. Stock Performance - International Paper's shares have increased by 41.4% over the past year, outperforming the industry average of 25.5% [13].